Sulphur – Why is it so important?
30th March 2020
Sulphur is a vital building block of plant proteins and is a critical component in the delivery of both yield and quality.
CRD decision signals an immediate end to Monceren
27th March 2020
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) has announced an end to the use of Bayer’s potato seed treatment Monceren (pencycuron) as of 25th March 2020.
Final chance for post-em herbicides in wheat
25th March 2020
Bayer’s Ben Coombs Ben Coombs of Bayer shares his thoughts on wheat weed control in this unusual season.
Soya UK remind growers that Millet & Soya are useful late-sown options
23rd March 2020
Growers with bare land are reminded that Soya and Millet are both sown in late April through to late May, and can save the day for growers looking for late-sown cropping options.
Despite the rain, seven new varieties are added to 2021 sugar beet list
23rd March 2020
These are BTS1915 from Limagrain UK Ltd, Evalotta KWS, Catriona KWS, Eldorana KWS, Sancha KWS and Smart Rivetta KWS from KWS UK Ltd and Lacewing from SESVanderHave UK Ltd.
Timely addition of BCN tolerant LACEWING to sugar beet Recommended List
20th March 2020
Sesvanderhave is pleased to announce the addition of its variety Lacewing, which offers tolerance to the increasing Beet Cyst Nematode menace, to the British Beet Research Organisation/ British Society of Plant Breeders Recommended List for 2020/21.
BTS 1915 tops the 2021 BBRO Recommended List
20th March 2020
Yielding a massive 5% more than any other variety on the 2021 BBRO Recommended List, BTS 1915 leads the pack, with an adjusted tonne yield of 108.1% and a high sugar content of 17.7%.
Three-crop rule relaxed and £6m funding announced
20th March 2020
Environment secretary George Eustice has confirmed the government intends to relax the three-crop rule this year, as severe flooding means many farmers would struggle to comply.
New season, new approach to disease control in wheat crops
19th March 2020
This year sees a double whammy of hurdles for wheat growers – the loss of previously relied-upon ag-chem, combined with delayed drilling due to the weather means that strategies need to change this year.
Entry is now open for the 2020 Pea & Bean Yield Enhancement Networks (YENS)
19th March 2020
PGRO and ADAS announce that entry is now open for both Pea YEN 2020 and Bean YEN 2020, and are inviting growers to join and take the next step towards achieving their yield potential.
Wins all round from water volume trials
19th March 2020
Optimum fungicide performance can be achieved at lower water volumes, providing you make the right choices when it comes to nozzle type and sprayer set up.
New Ag-Chem for spring 2020 season
19th March 2020
With a significant loss of key actives in 2019, Farmers Guide took a look at the results of a new powerful triazole which could boost your spring spraying armoury.
